After receiving Liu Chengyou's "gift", Xue Shijun showed a little surprise, then he pondered, slowly understood something, and finally smiled coldly. In addition to his personal ethics, this is a smart man, and a fool is doing it. Liaozhou’s political achievements cannot be surpassed.
Just in the evening, Xue Qiong took the initiative to see Liu Chengyou again, said goodbye and went back, with a smile on his face and said nothing about the conflict, as if it had been completely revealed.
However, with this man's magnanimity, he probably held a grudge in his heart. Otherwise, why would he have returned to Liaozhou all night? From his attitude, it was a bit of a "silent protest". As for who the object of his grudge was, it was not certain.
Liu Chengyou didn't care too much about Xue Qiong's affairs. Even if he was a governor, he was still a small figure to Liu Chengyou today. Moreover, his attention was still on Luzhou and the general situation in the world.
The moonlight of the spring night was still a little cold, quietly falling on the quiet military camp. The Chinese military camp was set up on a high hill in the southeast of Huiting Town. In the camp tent, a few candles flickered, illuminating the space inside the tent. .
Liu Chengyou stood with his hands behind his back, silently staring at a map hanging in front of him. The map was not complete. Except for Hedong and its surrounding prefectures and counties, which were more detailed, the other Daozhou Jiedu only briefly marked the geographical location.
Liu Chengyou's eyes fell on Kaifeng, Tokyo, and he was lost in thought. His hazy vision seemed a little blurry. Since Kaifeng, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but simulate the Khitan people's northward retreat route in his mind, including Huazhou, Chanzhou, Xiangzhou, Cizhou, Mingzhou, Xingzhou, Zhaozhou, all the way to Zhenzhou (now Shijiazhuang).
Involuntarily, he took two steps forward and took a closer look. Liu Chengyou pointed his index finger at Zhenzhou and gently drew circles around the area. His eyes gradually deepened: Where is Luan City? Where is the killing of Hu Lin?
As soon as his thoughts changed, Liu Chengyou came to Luzhou again. His eyes were like the eyes of a falcon, full of fierce intent, staring straight at Shangdang. After dragging on for a long time, the matter in Luzhou should be over. Already.
"Your Highness! Xiang Xun is back!" The guard's report came from outside.
"Please!" Liu Chengyou ordered immediately after coming back to his senses.
Not long after, Xiang Xun strode into the tent and bowed with his hands: "Greetings to Your Highness!"
"No courtesy, sit down."
Xiang Xun straightened up but did not sit down because Liu Chengyou was still standing.
Liu Chengyou looked at Xiang Xun with cold eyes as usual, his face was dusty, his face was tired, and he was still breathing slightly. From Shangdang to Huiting, it was a hundred miles, so it was not easy to go back and forth.
Previously, Liu Chengyou sent Xiang Xun to Luzhou for investigation. After stationed in Huiting, he returned once and reported the situation to the Shangdang. After that, he went south again with Liu Chengyou's mission...
He poured a bowl of water himself, walked up to Xiang Xun and handed it to him. Taking it with both hands, Xiang Xun's eyes showed a little surprise and emotion: "Thank you, Your Highness."
Seeing that he was still standing with water in his hands, Liu Chengyou turned around and sat down behind the case, and then Xiang Xun sat down.
After he drank some water and calmed his breathing, Liu Chengyou asked: "What was the result?"
Faced with Liu Chengyou's inquiry, Xiang Xun obviously had a plan in mind and answered almost without thinking: "We have already made contact. Judge Gao Fang of Jiedu, Inspector Wang Shouen, and Commander Li Wanchao of Su Rui all care about the interests of the country and are willing to do whatever it takes. To welcome the king's army! General Li has given me his humble position to report to His Highness. As long as our army goes south, the city will open its doors to welcome us!"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou thought for a moment and asked: "Where will Zhao Xingqian be after Jieduliu?"
"He is stubborn and has no intention of looking back," Xiang Xun said.
"Can we alarm him?" Liu Chengyou frowned slightly.
"This man oppressed the Luzhou general, suppressed the army and the people, and resisted the king's army. He was trapped in the commander's mansion, waiting for reinforcements from the Khitans." Xiang Xun shook his head, showing disdain: ""
"Khitan reinforcements?" Liu Chengyou immediately asked: "The time is not short. So, is there any news about Geng Chongmei?"
Mentioning this, Xiang Xun couldn't help showing a trace of solemnity on his face, and said in a deep voice: "Just as I was about to report to Your Highness, news came from Jiedu Mansion that Geng Chongmei led the puppet Liao troops to the north, entered Zezhou, and were approaching Luzhou. "
After receiving this news, Liu Chengyou's expression became much more serious. He stood up and walked slowly to think.
Xiang Xun stood up and continued to report: "When I first heard the news, I was afraid that something unexpected would happen, so I came north quickly. Your Highness, if the Hu soldiers enter Luzhou, the situation may be out of our army's control, and we have to guard against it!"
"Do you know how many troops Geng Chongmei led and how far it is from Luzhou?" Liu Chengyou lowered his head and looked at Xiang Xun, wanting to confirm.
Xiang Xun shook his head and gave a rather disappointing answer: "I only found out that my army has passed Zezhou, but I can't guarantee the rest."
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou frowned even more tightly and seemed to be in a bad mood. He took a deep breath and suddenly sighed leisurely: "The other party probably won't march overnight!"
Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Xiang Xun was a little stunned and didn't understand what he meant. Just as he was about to think deeply, Liu Chengyou had already solved his doubts and said to him: "It seems that you have to go through a hard trip!"
Xiang Xun was thoughtful and immediately clasped his fists: "Please give me your orders, Your Highness!"
Liu Chengyou did not reply directly to him, but shouted outside: "Come here, call me from Madu School! Then call Han Tong!"
After saying that, he turned around and sat down at the handsome desk, waiting quietly.
After a while, Ma Quanyi walked in with capable steps, followed by Han Tong. Without waiting for him to salute, Liu Chengyou got straight to the point and ordered directly: "Quanyi, you immediately lead the soldiers of the First Army, travel lightly, move south quickly, and take advantage of the night. Go to the Shangdang. I will send Xiang Xun to assist you. At that time, you will contact the martyrs in the city, cooperate with the inside and outside, and control the Shangdang as quickly as possible. I will lead the follow-up troops."
"Well..." After saying that, Liu Chengyou glanced at Xiang Xun again: "Although we have contacted you in Shangdang City, you still must not be careless. You must be careful and don't be careless. Xiang Xun will inform you of the specific situation!"
"Yes!" Ma Quanyi was surprised at first, but after he understood what he was saying, he decisively accepted the order.
"Han Tong!" Liu Chengyou turned to Han Tong.
Upon hearing the call, Han Tong glared excitedly and stood up to answer the call: "Here you are!"
"Later, you and your cavalry will set off with Xiang Xun first to go to Shangdang. Afterwards, you will circle the city to the south to check the enemy's situation and find out for me the movements of Geng Chong's American troops. Remember, if you find the whereabouts of Hu soldiers, you must not alert them. Get their attention!"
After hearing the order, Han Tong roared in a rough voice: "Yes!"
After the order was given, Liu Chengyou slowly relaxed his body and waved his hand: "Go!"
Following an urgent order from Liu Chengyou, the officers and soldiers of the Longqi Army in Huiting began to move again. Not only the first army, but the entire army was preparing to break camp. After a long period of calm, they garrisoned the camp and soon became busy.
The First Army was very efficient. It quickly assembled, abandoned all its heavy weapons, and only had half a day's worth of food. It carried torches and headed south along the Kuiting Road.
Liu Chengyou, on the other hand, spent more than an hour finishing everything.
The three armies were assembled, and with Liu Chengyou's order, the Longqi army began to march towards the Shangdang!